Hearing Health Blog

Hearing is a vital part of a professional musician’s living and craft, not just a mere sense. However, many musicians still believe that hearing loss is just an inescapable consequence of practicing their craft. This frame of mind, which regards hearing damage as an inevitable consequence of the job, is both antiquated and harmful. The […]

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If you find yourself struggling to fall asleep due to bothersome noises, earplugs might offer a simple and effective answer. Noises that might be interfering with your ability to get a good night’s rest can be reduced or entirely blocked out by using a pair of earplugs at night. Getting a restful night’s sleep is […]

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As our family members age, specific changes in their health can be expected. One of the most common problems they might encounter is hearing loss. As reported by the National Institutes of Health, around one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 experience some degree of hearing loss. This number increases significantly […]

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Hearing loss is frequently seen as an inevitable part of growing old, but the truth is that much of it can be prevented. In truth, damage from repeated exposure to loud noise is also a major factor. Irreversible hearing loss builds up with each exposure to noises like lawnmowers, overly loud earbuds, and concerts. Preventable […]

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It’s very common for people to experience tinnitus. Tinnitus can become so extreme that it becomes a burden to live with for about 20 million people around the world. And there are also more prevalent presentations of tinnitus which are a lot more mild and sporadic and are also easier to deal with. Tinnitus happens […]

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It might seem as if the causes of noise-induced hearing loss are functionally well-understood. After all, the name itself indicates a fairly straightforward cause-and-effect relationship. The universal understanding is simply that loud noises damage the hearing mechanisms in the ear, leading to long-term and irreversible hearing loss. Though we’ve recognized this for some time now, […]

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